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Explaining Guideline Public Company Method for ESOP Participants (In an Easy Way)

By Eric Flickinger, CPA/ABV | Manager, Business Valuation Educating employees about the company’s financials can go a long way to maximize employee engagement. Going a step further, teaching participants the basic concepts of how valuation methods work can empower participants to drive company value. Unless your participants are financial experts, communicating any valuation method will …

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ESOP 101: What Owners Need to Know about Employee Stock Ownership Plans

By Dave Gustafson, J.D. | Principal – Business Valuation One of the biggest decisions a business owner can make is how they want to handle the succession of their company. While many employees can retire and move on with their life, an owner has to consider several things, including who is going to succeed them …

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Understanding Discounted Cash Flow Method

Key Points to Communicate to ESOP Participants By Eric Flickinger, CPA/ABV | Manager, Business Valuation The discounted cash flow (DCF) method is an advanced topic in financial courses. So, explaining the process to individuals that haven’t spent time studying finance can be somewhat complicated. However, if you’re an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participant, it’s …

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Ep18: How (and When) to Sell Your Company to Your Employees

If you’re a business owner considering the next phase of your legacy, have you considered selling the company to your employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)? A viable option for succession planning, ESOPs provide business owners the freedom to exit their company on their own terms, while rewarding employees and offering skin in …

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